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Santuario Gamba Gam, at La Gamba Community, near Golfito, Costa Rica. Permaculture Design Course / Tropical Forest Wildlife Preserve February 29 – March 14, 2016

$1525

CLASS LIMIT: 30 / CLASS FILLS UP FAST.

Enjoy your permaculture studies at this off-grid privately owned wildlife preserve located near the small agricultural village of La Gamba of Puntarenas. This small village is appreciated for its rich culture and natural beauty, and is located not far from the Golfito Beach and from Piedras Blancas National Park. Gamba Gam Sanctuary is located at the Biological Corridor of COBIGA (Corredor Biologico La Gamba) and ACOSA (Area de Conservacion de Osa).

Learn and practice permaculture at the sanctuary’s bio-intensive gardens and 20-hectares protected rainforest, enjoy the abundance of this location with its young tropical orchard fruit garden, native edible and medicinal plant nursery, water management systems, soil building projects, community activism and much more.

Students participate in daily activities at the sanctuary, helping with gardening, harvest, and erosion control projects and receive their internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.  Course syllabus is found here. Email us with questions here.

Course material is universal to every ecosystem, and knowledge acquired in this class is easily applied in other locations and settings. Participants of a wide range of ages and backgrounds are attracted to this class, making it a rich and life-changing experience for everyone.

Participants are involved with a seasonal homestead activities, including participation in Turmeric harvest. Additionally, participants work with erosion control and earth-shaping, soil fertility building and participate in the multitude of ongoing daily activities of this busy tropical learning center. Life at the Gamba Gam is exuberant, with daily visitations from monkeys, tayras, deers, birds and reptiles.

DATES: Course: February 29 – March 14, 2016

Due to travel distances and timing, we recommend the following sequence: arrive to San Jose, Costa Rica on or before Saturday, February 27 – travel via chartered tourist van and arrive to class location afternoon Sunday, February 28. Class ends on late on Monday, March 14, travel back to San Jose Tuesday, March 15 arriving around 4pm. You can also travel via public bus to Golfito (Tracopa Bus Company) – and we will arrange pick up from the bus station.

Spend a night at the reasonable and lovely Hotel Aranjuez,(reservations required, this is high season!) or at Margarita’s Guest House. We arrange tourist van door-to-door transportation, or you can opt out and travel on your own.

TRAVEL/ BUDGETING: See recommended dates above. Hotel is $30-55/night, chartered van is $55.

Email us with questions about planning your attendance!

LOCATION: The course is hosted at the Santuario Gamba Gam, a private biodiversity sanctuary located near the small agricultural village of La Gamba of Puntarenas. This small village is appreciated for its rich culture and natural beauty, and is located not far from the Golfito Beach and from Piedras Blancas National Park. The town of Golfitos offers emergency access to banks, clinics and other amenities. Gamba Gam is off-grid,there is no internet access at the Gamba Gam. If you need to be online for work during this course, please contact us to discuss your needs in advance.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

tCamping (with your own camping gear) is included in the cost of this class. If transporting camping gear via air is problematic, buying it in the country is an option.
tSimple safari tents, hidden in the forest, are available for rent. Linens and bedding provided.

CLASS LOGISTICS: Costa Rica is a wonderful place to visit in the winter! The weather is hot during most days, with mild nights and mornings. An occasional rain is possible. Beautiful settings offer ample spaces for indoor and outdoor learning and being. Beach is 8 km away.

Permaculture classes are held for six hours every day. There is ample midday siesta time to allow for reading, garden work, and rest. There are two days off in the middle of the class (March 5&6); no formal meals are offered on the days off but there will be basic foodstuffs and pizza nights. There are multiple local attractions to visit, and there will be simple food provided to participants on the days off.

There are evening gatherings, inspirational movies and conversation time. This course is attended by adult participants of all ages. Please contact us if potential participant is younger than 18.

FOOD:

Three ample meals are included in the course fee and are offered on all class days. There are no meals on the days off. Poultry and fish are served, and course participants are included in harvest and garden work. Reasonable accommodation for food allergies can be made, but please contact us in advance.

INSTRUCTORS:

Scott Pittman and Durga with guests. Read about Scott and Durga here.

Your payment + essay are your registration. Course non-refundable deposit of $300 secures your space in class. Full payment is due one month before class starts. QUESTIONS? Contact Arina for helpplanning your course attendance.
Optional Stay for a Volunteer Program:
The farm offers Volunteer Stay programs and welcomes course participants to use this opportunity join the farm in their day-to-day living activities. To speak about this stay, contact the Santuario Team directly santuariogambagam at gmail.com or visit their facebook page.

Culture and Recreation Festival in La Reina de Baru
Sunday March 13, 2016
Activities:

t9am – Opening with Ambient Music, Event Announcements, and Native Tree & Products Expo
t10am – Male and Female soccer games
t11am – Traditional games for both children AND adults
t2pm – Relay races
t4pm – Crowning the Queen

Take home a cake or dessert by contributing and participating in the ‘Cake and Tree’ walk!

Along with tasty local foods, friends, and NATURE!

PURA VIDA

 
 
 
Spend a week with us in the jungle and learn to design a bountiful garden that supports all life.
With the era of consumerism, the world faces many challenges from loss of habitat, to environmental degradation and social disconnection. We believe it’s time to cultivate opportunities for positive change and learning. Permaculture – derived from the words “permanent” and “culture” – is a design science based on mimicking efficient patterns and relationships found in nature. Permaculture is yoga for the land, as yoga is permaculture for the body.

Introduction

 

Our week-long course includes the following:

7 Days / 6 Nights at Rancho Delicioso
3 Meals per day that showcase healthy fresh cooking from the farm or local providers
Introduction to Permaculture – Daily Workshops
Daily Yoga Class
Aerial Silk Beginner’s Class
Archery Class
Beach Trip To Playa Hermosa (Surfing Lessons Optional)
Montezuma Waterfalls Excursion
Anamaya Yoga Excursion
Pool Party

Introduction to Permaculture Daily Workshops:
The program will include eight permaculture courses, from 90-120 minutes long each, throughout the week, earning you an “Introduction to Permaculture” certificate from Rancho Delicioso. These eight courses will be:

1. Definition, Ethics and Principles:

Participative discussion that includes the Web of Life Activity.

2. Soil Science:

Know your soil types, micro-organisms, textures, Ph, simple tests to do at home.

3. Composting:

Making a “lasagna-style” compost pile and bio-fertilizers.

4. Biointensive Gardening:

Hands on mulching, seeding, transplanting, making beds, moon cycles, pest and disease control, plant propagation, seed saving.

5. Garden Design:

Using patterns and the edge effect – design and hands-on making an herb spiral or mandala garden.

6. Medicinal Plants and Medicine Making:

Native plant walk, tinctures, honey cough syrup and ointments made with local herbs.

7. Food Forests:

Tree planting and maintenance, layers of the forest, guilds, observation exercise in a native forest.

8. Sustainable building:

Discussion about various methods of natural construction techniques, natural cooling, energy, and green building.

Horses and Animals
Animals are an essential part of a sustainable cycle in a farm. They provide companionship, food, work, and even their poop is vital to our work of soil restoration.

 

Many more photo here: PYP Photo Gallery

 
Activity Details

Aerial Silk dance class in Rancho Delicioso’s passion fruit dome.

Aerial Silk Basics
Ever wonder what it’s like to dance in the air? Our workshop teaches how to move with the silks using breathing techniques that prevent muscle exhaustion. This is a fun way to activate all muscle groups, while learning a few tricks to show your family and friends back home!
Archery Basics
Perhaps after seeing “The Hunger Games” you have wanted to try shooting a bow and arrow? Now is your chance to let fly a few shots into some hay bales on the farm. It’s surprisingly addictive and cathartic.
Healthy Cooking and Nutrition
The truth is we can all cook like Nigella Lawson without using ingredients from the whole world. Learn to live sustainably by using local seasonal produce to create magic on your plate. From kefir to sauerkraut workshops and making dehydrated chips coated in cashew goodness, our workshops will leave your mouth watering and your body craving more!
Daily Yoga Classes
You don’t have to be a ballerina doing split handstand to be able to practice yoga. Whether you’re a beginner just wanting to stretch, or an advanced level yogi, our daily classes will allow you to connect with your body.

Excursion to do yoga at Anamaya’s new yoga shala

Yoga at Anamaya Resort
The yoga decks at our partner resort – Anamaya – are truly spectacular. With views over Montezuma and out to the ocean, it is a wonderful place to practice at the beginning or end of the day.
Beach and Surfing Trip
No trip to Costa Rica would be complete without a chance to dive in, balance your body, and feel the power of the ocean. Surfboards and surf classes, boogie boards rentals, etc, require an extra fee, but a trip to enjoy the beach is included. Click here to read about some of the area’s best surf spots: Surf Spots Near Rancho Delicioso.
Pool Party
An opportunity to chill with your new-found family beside a cozy bonfire. Enjoy our salt-water swimming pool to cool off from the tropical heat. Stargazing included! Afterwards, those who want more can head down to Montezuma for the famous “Reggae Night” street party every Thursday.

Adriana Pal, our permaculture instructor

Retreat Leader

Meet

Adriana Pál

. Adriana is a native Costa Rican, and our area’s leading permaculture expert. She is the founder of

La Escuela de la Jungla

(The School of the Jungle) and has been teaching various courses in the area for several years.

Originally with a background in tourism and hospitality, Adriana became enamored with permaculture and sustainability, and has been educating herself in all things “green.” With a delightful personality, a love of teaching, and a natural ability to connect with people, you will fall in love with her passion for the earth and her drive to help protect it.
Dates offered:

February 7 – 13, 2016 – (Dorm spaces sold out – bring a tent only!)
February 21 – 27, 2016 – (One Dorm Space Left!)

March 6 – 12, 2016 – (Dorm spaces sold out – bring a tent only!)
March 20 – 26, 2016 – (2 Dorm Spaces Left)

April 3 – 9, 2016 – (2 Spaces Left – 1 dorm, 1 tent)
April 17 – 23, 2016 – (3 Spaces left)

May 15-21, 2016 – (Just Added!!)

June 19-25, 2016 – (Just Added!!)

July 3 – 9, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
July 17 – 23, 2016 – (Just Added!!)

August 7 – 13, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
August 21 – 27, 2016 – (Just Added!!)

 

All programs begin on Sunday and end on a Saturday. This gives a generous window of time if you leave your home country on a Friday night or Saturday, and return to work/school on a Monday.

 

 
Video of the farm

 
Week Schedule

This is a general week schedule, which may shift a bit depending on various things like the availability of teachers. We try to fit all this in here, and more. Sometimes if someone amazing is in town and offering something unique we’ll bring them to the farm and offer it to the guests, such as a unique style of yoga or something that fits with our vibe. Some guests find there’s too much to do and want to relax more… that’s fine too, you’re not obligated to do any of these activities.
Sunday – Orientation

Opening Circle
Introduction to Permaculture

Monday – The Fun Begins

Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Soil Science
Archery Class
Permaculture: Composting
Open Mic Night at Cafe Organico in Montezuma ($4 addl pp for transport)

Tuesday – Anamaya and Waterfall

Healthy Cooking Class
Waterfall Hike and Lunch
Ocean View Yoga at Anamaya Resort
Permaculture: Garden Design

Our Aquaponics Growing House

Wednesday – Beach & Surf Day

Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Biointensive Gardening
Beach Trip – Surfing Optional

Thursday – Anamaya Dinner Night

Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Aquaponics or Greenbuilding
Permaculture: Medicinal Plant Walk
Dinner at Anamaya Resort
Dance and Street Party Night in Montezuma ($4 addl pp for transport)

Friday – Free Day and/or Aerial Silks

Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Food Forests
Aerial Silk Class
Raw Chocolate Making Class

Saturday – Goodbye Day

Morning Yoga
Closing Circle, group hugs, tears, and goodbyes

Click here for a

calendar of classes and events

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Lots More Photos
Many more photo here: PYP Photo Gallery

 
A Typical Day’s Schedule
6:30-7:45am

– Yoga

8:00-8:30am

– Breakfast

9:15-10:00am

– Fitness Class (optional)

10:00-12:00pm

– Permaculture Class

12:00-1:00pm

– Lunch

1:00-4:00pm

– Siesta, Free Time, Swimming Pool, or Various Activities

4:00-6:00pm

– Permaculture Class

6:00-7:00pm

– Dinner

7:00-9:00pm

– Free Time. Movies, bonfire, various extra activities

9:00pm+
– Sleepy Time…
For more detail, click here: Detailed Schedule of Activities

 
Prices & Payment

Dates: February through April 2016

The PYP Program price depends on your accommodations. We currently have three options:

1. Bring Your Own Tent:

– $450

2. Dorms:

– $500 – Check this out here:

Volunteer House/Dorm
3. Joseph’s Treehouse:

$450 base price + $79/nt or $59/nt May-Nov (Please check Joseph’s prices in case of changes.) It has a queen-sized bed, private bathroom and full kitchen. Can be shared by couples who book together. The treehouse is booked directly with Joseph from his AirBnB page:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3164732
Dates: June through August 2016

The price is higher for June-August because our new accommodations will be ready with much more space for everyone.

1. Bring Your Own Tent:

– $450

2. Dorms:

– $600

3. Joseph’s Treehouse:

$450 base price + $79/nt or $59/nt May-Nov (Please check Joseph’s prices in case of changes.) It has a queen-sized bed, private bathroom and full kitchen. Can be shared by couples who book together. The treehouse is booked directly with Joseph from his AirBnB page:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3164732
Payment and Deposit:

When you’re ready to book, we’ll send you a PayPal money request for 50% of the price of the program, as a non-refundable deposit. The balance is due two weeks before your arrival, and we’ll send you a PayPal money request for that as well. If you prefer to pay the balance in cash when you arrive, that can sometimes be arranged too.

Liability Release Form: Upon arrival you must sign our standard liability release. Please read it before booking: RD Liability Release Form

 
Additional Notes
Why not add a week?

 If you’d like to add a second week, after your program ends to practice what you have learned, the cost is $200 for the week (7 additional nights). Limited space for 4 people so let us know asap if you want to stay on as a farm volunteer. PYP students who add the extra week will work on the farm with the regular volunteers, but less work is required. We ask for 3 hours per day for this extra week (compared with 6 hours per day for regular volunteers.)

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